Even though I’m only 29-years-old, I act more and more like an old lady every day. As you know, I stay in on Saturday nights and go to bed super early during the work week, and now I’m eating dinner at 5:00 pm. Hello, early bird special!
I only snacked on a container of plain Chobani with Raisin Bran while at NuVal, so when I got home from work, I was absolutely famished.
But, before I could make myself an afternoon snack, I needed to walk Murphy and jump on a conference call, so I munched on two handfuls of Dee Dee’s Gourmet Cheese Straws to tie me over.
I’m so glad that the company sent me these Cheese Straws to sample– they’re SO delicious!
The flavor reminds me a lot of Cheez-It crackers, but the texture is almost like a butter cookie– slightly crunchy, but sort of melts in your mouth. They’re so addicting! I had trouble putting away the tin!
Instead of continuing to snack, I finally threw together some dinner for myself. Mal has parent-teacher conferences at school tonight, so I was on my own for dinner.
I made myself a big bowl of steamed spinach and broccoli, and topped it with leftover meat sauce and Parmesan.
The meal was surprisingly filling!
I ate dinner while watching Ellen on my DVR. 
I’m fairly positive that dessert will be a few Chocolate-Almond Butter Cookies that I baked yesterday. Man, are they delicious! 
Grand Opening
Remember when I went to New York City last month and met the folks from Open Sky? Well, my Open Sky store is finally open for business!
So, what is Open Sky all about you ask?
The company is “expert-powered e-commerce, connecting consumers to experts and the products they love and use.” In my store, you’ll find my favorite products, like the Garmin Forerunner 305 and The Griddler as well as some new products, like Thomas Paul Sea Life Side Plates and a set of funky Salt and Pepper Shakers that are just plain cool. You can visit my store to learn more about an item and purchase it, if you choose to do so. Open Sky is all about customer service and everything is guaranteed.
For me, my Open Sky store isn’t about making money– although I do get a commission on items sold– it’s more about sharing information about stuff I love and making it easy to access, all in one place.
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I hope to be adding lots of new products as they become available, so be sure to check back from time to time. I hope you stop in to check out my shop!
Oldies, but Goodies
You guys seem to like my blast from the past blog posts, so here are a few more that involve celebrities!
- Hearing Al Gore speak in Harvard Yard
- “Meeting” Augusten Burroughs at his book signing
- Seeing Renee Zellweger and James Franco outside my window
- Bumping into Demetri Martin in Harvard Square
- Having cocktails and apps with Kathy Kaehler at City Bar
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Steamed broc and tomato sauce is one of my favorite dinners!
I totally hear ya on the old-lady front, and I’m 24! The other day I had my friend over, answering the door in house slippers and a robe (while boiling a pot of water for tea) and she took one look at me, laughed, then proclaimed, “You’re 80!”
I love the supergreen dinner, I always feel better if I’m eating a veggie rich dinner. I would have never thought of adding tomato sauce to broccoli, I’ll have to try it sometime!
I eat really early too. I am always hungry at 5, but will have a little snack so I can last until my husband gets home at 6.
Those cheese straws did look pretty yummy! I will have to keep my eye out for them. Also your dinner of broccoli w/ leftovers looked extremely yummy! It looked like a great combo that would be super filling…which is a plus in my book!
ohh OpenSky looks so cool! I am going to have to check that out!!
Those cheese straws do sound good!! Probably a very good thing that I don’t have a box lying around my house!
And I totally know what you mean about feeling like an old lady. When did this creep up!? After one night out, I am beat for the week. haha :O).
@Lindsay Perrone (goodiesgalore): It’s not easy! I rarely stop moving!
This post made me LOL because I totally get razzed by my husband, friends and co-workers for behaving like a little old lady when I’m only 27. I can’t help it….I need my sleep if I’m going to get up early in the morning…Dinner at 5:00 p.m. Delightful!!!
I love the open sky store! I’ll need to check it out soon.
I’m totally the opposite with the early-bird thing though! I don’t like eating dinner til 6:30 or 7. 5 seems wayyy early for me!
Yea for Open Sky; we’re both new shopkeepers! Very exciting….
I love that griddler you use and saw it on OpenSky, but I think there is a problem. I think the price advertised is for the GR1 and you have the GR4. I went to read reviews on Amazon and found the difference. Either way, it looks like a great machine! Just making a note.
I’m seriously intrigued by OpenSky- really need to check it out!
Don’t say you’re an old lady! Ray and I like to say, ‘we spend our teens and twenties out at parties and bars searching for the person who we can sit at home on the couch with for the rest of our lives.’ We love to be social but are happiest in our pjs at home together. It’s what you work for, right? To have a nice place to come home to. What’s the point if you never do?
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